Description
his file contains 30 detailed Orbital Mechanics problems. Each problem uses real-world data and will have your students applying Kepler & Newton's laws. Orbital Mechanics is apart of every Physics & Astronomy curriculum and the ideas reinforced in the worksheet are covered on my Ultimate Rocket Science Guide PowerPoint. These problems have an answer key and a step by step solution guide is attached to the end as well. The idea of Orbital Mechanics is also a common topic on End of Course (EOC) and Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
Topics
- Newton's Laws
- Newton's Universal Law of Gravity
- Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
- Orbital Velocity
- Escape Velocity
- Local Acceleration of Gravity
- Rocket Science!
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